Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/03/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Michael, That's exactly what I liked about the R7. It was an analogue camera with just enough automation exposure-wise. But I used R4 cameras since '81, so I suppose the R7 just felt much better in comparison. I really like the feel of my EOS1n, but it sure was a major change to get it. All the other EOS cameras fell like toys in comparison. Anything like this is going to be a personal choice. So viva la difference! <g> As for the R8, all I've heard is that it's in development, and it might be introduced at either of the next two Photokinas. It's going to have a built-in motor drive (boo!) and auto rewind. It might have 1/250 flash sync (or 1/300 with that new copal shutter) and it won't be autofocus. Too bad. That's the major problem for me. (Besides rising prices.) Contax's solution with their new AX camera is to move the mirror box, film plane and some other parts back and forth to focus. It's very quick, very accurate, and you only need to manually focus some long lenses when you want to get very close. And the camera tells you where to set the lens (in the viewfinder no less). Leica ought to license this technology. -- Eric Welch Grants Pass, OR